Zazao

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A language of Solomon Islands

ISO 639-3
jaj
Alternate Names
Jajao, Kilokaka
Population

10 (1999 SIL).

Location

Central Isabel island, Hograno coast, Kilokaka village.

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Language Status

8b (Nearly extinct).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Meso Melanesian, New Ireland, South New Ireland-Northwest Solomonic, Santa Isabel, Central
Language Use

Seriously endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Some domains. Mildly positive attitudes. Also use Cheke Holo [mrn] (Maringe) or Zabana [kji].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Zazao